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Mental Health Webinar Video Recording
If you were unable to attend the mental health webinar earlier this month, we invite you to view the video of the event.
November 30th Homeroom Classes
Further to the robocall that went home tonight, here is the list of the homeroom codes and teachers that will take effect on November 30, 2020
KC – Mrs. Herne/Mrs. Bender
KD – Mrs. Katsube/Ms. Streker
1A – Mrs. Bouktsis
1/2B – Ms. Primeau
1/2C – Mrs. Lawson
2/3D – Ms. Townsend
3A – Mrs. Osborne
3B – Mrs. Brown-Leigh
4A – Ms. …
Feedback welcome on board Policy 503 – Safe Schools
The Upper Grand District School Board is welcoming public feedback on board Policy 503 – Safe Schools. The deadline to provide feedback is January 19 at 4pm.
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Parent/Teacher Interviews – How to Book
To book a parent teacher interview please use the following LINK
You will need your child’s OEN (look at a previous report card) and birthdate
Website will be open from Nov. 19 3:30 PM – Nov 25 at 12pm
Important changes on bus cancellation days and inclement weather days in the UGDSB
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols, there are changes to bus cancellation and inclement weather days in the Upper Grand District School Board in the 2020-21 school year.
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Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health letter to the community
Dr. Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has shared a letter with important information for the community regarding COVID-19.
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FUNDSCRIP FUNDRAISER
MITCHELL WOODS FUNDSCRIP FUNDRAISER
https://www.fundscrip.com/support-a-group/FQNM5C
This fundraiser will run for the entire school year or families wishing to participate, participation in this fundraiser is not mandatory.
OUR GOAL: ONE CHILD, ONE TOY
Our goal is to purchase 20 sets of class toys with the fundraiser proceeds. If each cohort had their own set of toys for recess, …
Letter from the Director: Elementary school staffing and organization
This letter is to provide all parents/guardians in the Upper Grand District School Board with information on changes required in our elementary schools following the survey that allowed students to switch between in-person and remote learning.
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Food Insecurity Support
The Salvation Army has partnered with a number of neighbourhood groups to support families with food insecurities this Holiday Season. Please see the attached poster for information on how to apply for support.
2020 Christmas Holiday Bureau Hamper Application Site Poster
UGUmbrella: The quality of being thankful – this November we celebrate Gratitude
The theme for November is Gratitude. Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. It is an essential skill that helps us keep our focus on what we have, instead of what we do not have. This skill is especially important at a time when there are so many restrictions in place at school, home …
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Police Presence in Schools town hall and survey info
Please read the following for information on the UGDSB’s Police Presence in Schools virtual town hall and survey.
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Anti-Racism Resources
Did you know that we have anti-racism resources for parents/guardians available on the board website? Please check out the ‘Anti-Racism Parent Resources’ section of the board’s Equity webpage, at www.ugdsb.ca/equity.
Racism, anti-Black racism, privilege, power, discrimination, bias and oppression are all topics that students are seeing and hearing in the media. They are …
Survey to request change between in-person and remote learning (Oct. 14-21)
To request a change between in-person and remote learning, elementary parents/guardians must complete the Intent to Change Survey between October 14-21. The deadline to complete the survey is Oct. 21 at 4pm.
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